By Randy Kugler Six weeks and still no response from the City on simple questions explaining the justification and use of Water Operating Funds transfers to the General Fund. In one explanation…
Category: Op-Ed
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Preserving Tillamook Bay – Why We Must Act Against Destructive Aquaculture Practices
Have you ever been out on Tillamook Bay and seen clumps of long thin green grass moving along with the tide? Have you walked on Cape Meares Spit beach and seen miles…
TILLAMOOK FIRE DISTRICT OPERATING LEVY – VOTE YES!
Here’s my take on the Tillamook Fire District operating levy as a former volunteer and after a brief time as a board member. Tillamook Fire District has a dedicated group of volunteers…
War in Gaza Brings Conflict, Strong Emotions – Why can’t we all get along?
EDITOR’S NOTE: A lot of thought goes into each article that the Pioneer posts, actually into the words we use as well (there’s that words matter concept again) … we work hard…
OP/ED – Club Manzanita: Don’t Ask Those Questions!
By Randy Kugler It’s been almost a month since I submitted questions to the City under their new “ask us any questions” invitation. Since my questions involved the Budget, I asked that…
Viral Question – asked of women: “Would you rather meet a bear or a man in the woods?”
EDITOR’S NOTE: It started several weeks ago – on a social media platform. A couple of women discussing the scenario, “would you rather meet a bear or a man in the woods?”…
Re-elect Erin Skaar
The choice for County Commissioner Position #1 is clear. Commissioner Erin Skaar looks at the state of the community and has worked hard to improve it. This means working within existing regulations…
IN RESPONSE: Not supporting anti-semitic ranting
EDITOR’S NOTE: When I received Judi’s email, I was immediately taken aback, and thought, oh my goodness – no, of course not – the Pioneer would never support antisemitic language! And then…
Support for Bruce Lovelin for County Commissioner
Bruce Lovelin has my vote for County Commissioner for the following reasons: His 10 years’ experience on the Planning Commission gives him a strong background for this job. He will be able…
Commissioner Election – Clear Picture
It saddens me to see negative advertising raise its ugly head here in the commissioners race. On a positive note, it provides a clear picture of Mr. Lovelin’s lack of preparation and…